30/10/2026
Coniston Power Boat Record Week
Coniston, Cumbria – The organisers of Coniston Power Boat Record Week are delighted to announce the 2026 event, taking place on the iconic waters of Coniston Water this November. As the UK's only event dedicated exclusively to power boat speed record attempts, Record Week will once again bring together competitors from across the world for a unique celebration of speed, engineering, and sporting achievement.
Strong International and UK Entry
With competitors already entered from around the world, this year's entry list features an impressive range of competitors and craft, highlighting the diversity of modern powerboat racing and reinforcing Coniston's status as one of the most important speed record venues in the world.
Additional entries are expected before the start of the event, with competitors aiming to establish new class records and add their names to the long and distinguished history in spiritual home of World Water Speed Record breaking.
A Historic Venue
Coniston Water occupies a unique place in British motorsport history. The lake's association with the speed record achievements of Sir Malcolm Campbell and Donald Campbell has made it synonymous with the pursuit of speed on water for generations.
Today, Coniston Power Boat Records Week continues that legacy by providing a professionally managed and accurately measured kilometre course where official records can be set under controlled conditions. The event attracts competitors from a broad spectrum of powerboat disciplines, from lightweight circuit racing classes to larger high-performance monohulls.
Sporting Finale to the Season
For many competitors, Records Week represents the traditional finale to the British powerboating season. It provides a rare opportunity to focus solely on outright speed rather than race performance, rewarding precision, preparation, and engineering excellence.
The event also delivers a spectacular experience for spectators, combining high-performance boats with the dramatic backdrop of the Lake District National Park.
